Operation Manual

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SQW0550
Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed
(Preview Mode)
Recording mode:
You can use Preview Mode to check the effects of the selected aperture value and shutter
speed.
• Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the
depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the
aperture value used for the actual recording.
• Checking the effect of the selected shutter speed: This allows you to check motion
in a scene by displaying the screen at the shutter speed used for the actual recording.
When the shutter speed is increased, the screen is displayed like a frame dropping.
Use this function to check the effect when you want to capture an image in a scene by
stopping the motion, for example, when you take a picture of water flowing.
1
Assign [Preview] to the function button (→70)
• The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn3] button.
2
Press the [Fn3] button to switch the confirmation screen
• Every time you press the [Fn3] button, the screen switches.
Normal recording screen
Aperture effect preview
screen
Effect of aperture value: ○
Effect of shutter speed: –
Shutter speed effect
preview screen
Effect of aperture value: ○
Effect of shutter speed: ○
Fn3
Shtr Speed Effect added.
Fn3
Preview completed.